Best Suzanne Gallagher Podcasts (2025)

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BITESIZE | The Most Powerful Daily Habit for Better Brain Health | Louisa Nicola #585 24:17

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Do you think that it’s inevitable that the function of your brain will decline as you get older? Or, do you believe that there are simple things you can do each day to preserve, protect and enhance it? Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical …

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Dyslexia myths, misconceptions and facts, with Tim Odegard, PhD 39:05

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By American Psychological Association

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How to Build Inner Strength, Stay Grounded and Keep Going Through Life’s Challenges with Sifan Hassan #584 1:23:33

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By Dr Rangan Chatterjee: GP & Author

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BITESIZE | Try This Simple Dietary Change To Help Reduce Cravings, Increase Your Energy, Get Stronger & Live Longer | Dr Rupy Aujla #583 24:04

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Protein is the fundamental building block of life – forming everything from our DNA and skin to our enzymes and hormones. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Today’s clip is from episode 534 of the podc…

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Lefties, righties and mixed-handers: The psychology of brain asymmetry, with Sebastian Ocklenburg, PhD 36:46

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Left-handers make up about 10.6 percent of the world’s population. Sebastian Ocklenburg, PhD, talks about why handedness and other brain asymmetries exist; the genetic and environmental factors that influence handedness; whether there’s any truth to the stereotype that lefties are more creative; why “pawedness” is common in cats, dogs, and other no…

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How Food, Fasting & Lifestyle Can Transform Your Metabolic Health & Reduce Your Risk of Disease with Dr Ben Bikman #582 2:17:05

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Most of us will never have our insulin levels tested, yet this single hormone is the body’s master regulator of energy. When it stops working properly, almost every system in the body is affected, from how we store fat, to how we age. Today’s guest is Dr Ben Bikman, a scientist and world-leading expert on insulin and metabolism. He’s a Professor in…

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BITESIZE | Break Free From Subconscious Habits and Take Back Control | Dr Bruce Lipton #581 23:05

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Did you know that around 95% of your behaviours come from your subconscious mind? For most of us, this means living much of our lives on autopilot. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Today’s clip is fr…

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Teens, AI and the science of risky decisions, with Valerie Reyna, PhD 34:33

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You might think the best way to make decisions is to know all the facts. But psychologists’ research suggests that getting the “gist” – the core meaning behind the facts – is more important than focusing on every last detail. Valerie Reyna, PhD, talks about why gist matters; how it explains why teens make so many risky decisions; how understanding …

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How to Stop Overthinking & Start Living a More Meaningful Life with Oliver Burkeman #580 2:00:47

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Many of us feel under constant pressure to optimise every moment, to become more efficient, more productive and somehow more worthy. But what if embracing our limits could be the key to living a calmer, more meaningful life? This week’s returning guest on my Feel Better, Live More podcast, Oliver Burkeman, believes that accepting that we can’t do e…

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BITESIZE | Why Your Brain Wants You To Be Anxious (And What You Can Do About It) | Dr Anders Hansen #579 24:25

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Compared to most of our evolutionary history we have never been richer, safer, or lived longer lives. Yet, despite that, more of us are struggling with our health than ever before. What’s going on? Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips…

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How to support children after traumatic events, with Robin Gurwitch, PhD 31:12

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From hurricanes to wildfires to gun violence, trauma and disaster touch the lives of millions of children each year. Robin Gurwitch, PhD, discusses how disasters affect children’s mental health, how to support children and teens in the aftermath of disasters, and how parents can talk to their children about traumatic events in the news. Learn more …

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The New Science of Women’s Health: Strength, Metabolism & Menopause with Dr Stacy Sims #578 2:18:05

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As we get older, have you ever wondered why the exercise advice we’ve been given doesn’t seem to work as well as it once did? As we move into our 40s and beyond, our physiology changes in ways that can often feel confusing and frustrating. But what if we could harness those changes to feel stronger, healthier and more resilient than ever before? My…

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BITESIZE | The 5 Types of Wealth: How to Design Your Dream Life | Sahil Bloom #577 25:24

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In a world seemingly obsessed with financial success, what does it truly mean to be wealthy? And what if the path to a more meaningful life has less to do with what we earn and more to do with how we live? Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practi…

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Financial scams: Why some older adults are at risk, with Duke Han, PhD 24:46

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Financial scams targeting people over age 60 cost victims more than $3.4 billion in 2023. Neuropsychologist Duke Han, PhD, talks about why some older adults are at risk, financial vulnerability as an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, and how people can protect themselves and their loved ones from falling victim to a scammer. Learn more about your …

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How to Train Your Eyes & Rewire Your Brain for Better Eyesight, Sharper Focus, Improved Memory & Less Stress with Dr Bryce Appelbaum #576 1:58:45

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When we think about improving our health, we often think about changing our diet, increasing how much we move, improving the quality of our sleep and lowering stress, but how many of us think about ‘working’ on our vision? Every day, many of us experience symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, headaches or poor concentration - and never realise that our…

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BITESIZE | 3 Simple Dietary Tips to Improve Your Gut Health, Boost Your Energy & Reduce Inflammation | Dr Emily Leeming #575 22:28

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Twenty years ago, very few scientists even knew about something called the gut microbiome. Now, with over 70,000 research papers published on the subject, this complex ecosystem, home to trillions of microorganisms, is recognised as a key factor in our physical and mental wellbeing. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind,…

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Get Involved In Your Local Public School 11:07

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Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. Parents’ Rights in Focus Engagement in local education is crucial for shaping public school policies. Here’s how to get involved effectively: Stay Informed: Access and read school and district communications through websites and newspapers. School b…

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Hot flashes, heart health and hormones: Rethinking menopause, with Rebecca Thurston, PhD 33:18

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For many women, the shifting hormones of midlife bring troubling symptoms like hot flashes, mood and memory changes. Now, researchers are learning more about the short- and long-term health effects of menopause. Clinical health psychologist Rebecca Thurston, PhD, discusses links between menopause symptoms and long-term cardiovascular and Alzheimer’…

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How to Feel More Understood, Valued and Secure in Your Relationships with Alain de Botton #574 2:03:26

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We live in a culture that often celebrates the ‘perfect’ relationshipbut does little to prepare us for the reality of long-term commitment. Modern life is filled with idealised images of love and marriage – but the truth, as this week’s returning guest suggests, is far more human, messy and ultimately hopeful. I’m delighted to welcome Alain de Bott…

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We Are Stopping Bad Laws, Keep the Faith! 14:05

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Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. In the U.S., a national push to reform K-12 education through policy and law changes is gaining momentum, driven by organizations, NGOs, and lobbyists. This movement is notably propelled by the SIECUS initiative, originally established in 1964 to pr…

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Why “boy" culture is creating a crisis of connection, with Niobe Way, PhD 41:52

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Many boys form deep friendships in childhood. But as they become teens, they report fewer close, rich friendships. Niobe Way, PhD, author of “Rebels With a Cause: Reimagining Boys, Ourselves and Our Culture,” discusses “boy" culture; why boys are naturally as emotionally intelligent as girls; the societal pressures that lead to disconnection among …

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Oregon Sets the Pace for School Based Health Clinics, Watch Out! 15:34

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Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. In 2015, the Adolescent Sexuality Conference in Seaside, Oregon was canceled due to public outcry over its content, including discussions on porn and drug use during sex. Recently, similar figures re-emerged at the Joining Our Youth (JOY) Conference…

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K-12 Anti-American Student Protests, Next! 12:06

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Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. In this crucial episode of the Parents' Right in Education podcast, we dive deep into the escalating trend of student protests across college campuses and their potential to infiltrate K-12 education. The recent violent protests at institutions like…

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Why numeracy counts in everyday life, with Ellen Peters, PhD 35:22

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From deciding whether to buy a house to weighing the risks and benefits of taking a new medication, many important life decisions hinge on understanding numbers, statistics and probability. Ellen Peters, PhD, author of “Innumeracy in the Wild: Misunderstanding and Misusing Numbers” discusses what it means to be numerate; how numeracyaffects people’…

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Making Change for Parents' Rights with Colleen O'Neal 16:43

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Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. Colleen O'Neal, a candidate for state representative in Maine, discusses her motivation for running for office and her focus on parents' rights in education. She highlights the lack of access and input for parents in school board decisions and the n…

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November is Parents' Rights In Education Month! 12:48

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Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. This conversation focuses on the significance of Parents' Rights in Education Month, highlighting the historical context of parental rights in education through the landmark case Fields vs. Palmdale. It emphasizes the importance of parental involvem…

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Encore - How science can help you change your behavior for the better, with Katy Milkman, PhD 43:42

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What can you learn from the science of behavior change that can help you make the changes you want to see in your life? Katy Milkman, PhD, a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and author of the book How to Change: The Science of Getting From Where You are to Where You Want to Be, discusses the importance of accurately…

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A Teacher Was FIRED For Her Beliefs, with Jessica Tapia 22:47

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Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. Jessica Tapia is a former physical education teacher from the Jurupa Unified School District in Southern California district. She who was fired for refusing to follow unconstitutional district directives to lie to parents and hide their children's g…

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They Tried to Kick Me Out!! with Linda Eskridge 17:30

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Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. In this conversation, Linda Eskridge discusses her experience as the first school board director to pass the Parents' Rights in Education Proclamation in Oregon. She shares the backlash she faced from the community, particularly from LGBTQ groups, a…

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Encore -- Why we choose to suffer, with Paul Bloom, PhD 23:18

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Why do people like to watch scary movies or listen to sad songs? Why do we run marathons and raise children, even though both of those pursuits come with struggle and pain? Paul Bloom, PhD, discusses why suffering is linked to meaning in life, the connection between pleasure and pain, and the difference between chosen and unchosen suffering. Please…

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Schools Can Give Kids Vaccines Without Parent Consent, John Klar 21:07

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Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. In this conversation, John Klar discusses a significant legal case in Vermont regarding parental rights and vaccination consent. He expresses deep concern over a Vermont Supreme Court decision that limits parental authority in medical decisions for …

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What Does the Enemy Say About Us? 26:41

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Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. This episode takes a look at how the political scene in California is changing, especially when it comes to school boards and the impact of the parental rights movement. Suzanne Gallagher talks about the wins conservative candidates have had in scho…

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Encore -- Why is it so hard for adults to make friends? With Marisa Franco, PhD 32:14

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As an adult, making new friends—and maintaining old friendships—can be tough. Life is busy and friends end up taking a backseat to other relationships and responsibilities. Marisa Franco, PhD, psychologist and friendship expert, talks about how to make new friends and strengthen and rekindle old friendship ties, why Americans’ friendship networks a…

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Start-of-School Tips for Your Children 18:32

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Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. As the new school year approaches, it is important for parents to be involved and informed about their child's education. This conversation provides practical tips and advice for parents to navigate the school system. It emphasizes the need to estab…

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Should Parents Love Linda McMahon? 16:37

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Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. In this episode, Suzanne Gallagher dives into the Trump administration’s proposed education reforms, including Linda McMahon’s appointment as Secretary of Education. She covers why education reform matters, the push for parental rights, school choic…

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Parents’ Rights? Choice to Medically Alter Your Kid’s Sex? One of the Best 8:55

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Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. In this pivotal episode, as the U.S. heads into a presidential election year, the conversation around parental rights takes center stage. We delve into the controversial stance of libertarian candidate Chase Oliver, who advocates for parental consen…

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What the movies get right (and wrong) about relationships, with Paul Eastwick, PhD, and Eli Finkel, PhD 38:47

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For many of us, movies offer our earliest lessons in love and help shape our expectations about what romance and relationships might look like. Relationship researchers Paul Eastwick, PhD, and Eli Finkel, PhD, are cohosts of the podcast “Love Factually,” where they use psychology to dissect their favorite rom coms. They talked to “Speaking of Psych…

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PARENTING: THE MOST HUMBLING JOB YOU WILL EVER HAVE! 15:55

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Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. Suzanne shares her personal story of raising a challenging kid. She gives hope for parents struggling with those special kids who don't fit usual expectations. Stick with it, moms and dads! There is hope and outcomes you did not expect! Support the …